Lincoln Myers
02-14-2003, 3:30 PM
I am in the planning stages of finishing my basement and had an idea that I would like some input on...
I want to maximize my floor space (obviously) so I have a plan for enclosing my mechanicals i.e. H2O heater and Furnace. These lie just about dead center in the basement. I have asked around about clearance req.s for this and have heard that you just need access in front for servicing/replacement. Sooo...
I am planning to frame around these w/ a permenant wall on the back and one side, the laundry area is to the 2nd side, and in front I am trying to come up w/ a plan/idea for a "moveable" wall or some sort of 'faux wall'. This will allow me to have maximum floor space always and allow access to the mechanicals when necessary. I am thinking about raised panel faux cabinetry/ or pine bead board etc. but how do I construct and frame it so it is semi-permenant and able to slide/open/move when necessary?
Thanks for any ideas :)
I want to maximize my floor space (obviously) so I have a plan for enclosing my mechanicals i.e. H2O heater and Furnace. These lie just about dead center in the basement. I have asked around about clearance req.s for this and have heard that you just need access in front for servicing/replacement. Sooo...
I am planning to frame around these w/ a permenant wall on the back and one side, the laundry area is to the 2nd side, and in front I am trying to come up w/ a plan/idea for a "moveable" wall or some sort of 'faux wall'. This will allow me to have maximum floor space always and allow access to the mechanicals when necessary. I am thinking about raised panel faux cabinetry/ or pine bead board etc. but how do I construct and frame it so it is semi-permenant and able to slide/open/move when necessary?
Thanks for any ideas :)